The former It's a Knockout presenter was arrested by Lancashire Police earlier today (December 5) over alleged incidents in the 1970s and '80s involving three girls aged between 9 and 16, reports BBC News.

Hall has been bailed and will appear before Preston Magistrates in January. The BBC has confirmed that Hall will not be working for the corporation while police continue their enquiries.

A police spokesperson had earlier said of the arrest: "An 82-year-old man from Wilmslow in Cheshire has this morning been arrested by Lancashire Police at his home address on suspicion of rape and indecent assault.

"The man will be interviewed at a police station during the course of the day. The allegations are historic. We are not prepared to discuss further."